Municipal & Community Relations Manager

Reports to: Regional Mgr - Municipal Community Business Relations

Location: Rochester, NY

Work Type: Office, 5 Days

The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $106,000-$132,500 plus up to 16% bonus

Education & Experience Required:

• →Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience is preferred or an Associate’s Degree with 10 years’ relevant experience.
• →Relevant experience includes customer service, business to business relationships, operations, public affairs, government affairs or communications.
• →Direct interaction with government, business and community leaders.

Skills/Abilities:

• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• →Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• →Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to deliver consistent messages to multiple stakeholders.
• →Knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility business and the NYSEG/RG&E service areas is preferred.
• →Ability to effectively interact with external stakeholders and senior management.
• →Ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities, including crisis management.
• →Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point applications.
• →Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• →Must have flexibility to travel.

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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